A Study to Evaluate Associations Between Gingivitis and Pregnancy Outcomes
NCT ID: NCT00641901
Last Updated: 2013-03-01
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
120 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2007-01-31
2009-07-31
Brief Summary
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The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether intensive education and counseling can help pregnant women learn to maintain excellent oral health and in doing so reduce the severity of gingivitis and periodontitis during their pregnancy. Failure to effectively remove the plaque biofilm from the surface of teeth every day is the crucial event leading to the development of gingivitis and plaque-induced gingivitis is the most common form of periodontal disease in pregnant women.
We therefore hypothesize that patients can be taught to effectively modulate their own disease through intensive education and meticulous home care coupled with closely monitored behavior modification.
We believe this may be an effective approach toward improving oral health with the potential to reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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Detailed Description
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The role of maternal periodontitis as a potential stressor having detrimental effects on pregnancy outcomes is a relatively new area of investigation. Nevertheless, increasing evidence exists to support an association between maternal periodontal disease, a chronic anaerobic inflammatory condition of the oral cavity, and adverse pregnancy outcomes including pre-term birth (PTB) and fetal growth restriction. This is particularly true with very early-in-gestation delivery.
After adjusting for age, race, smoking and parity, a prospective study of over one-thousand pregnant women conducted at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) demonstrated that periodontal disease is associated with an increased risk of pre-term birth (PTB) by an odds ratio 4-7, depending on disease severity. These data showed a 55% prevalence of periodontal disease among this cohort; a much higher prevalence than had been reported in national surveys.
The mechanisms responsible for this association remain unclear. However, substantial data suggest that systemic inflammation, as measured by serum C-reactive protein and other inflammatory mediators may well underlie the observed associations.
Investigators hypothesize that links between maternal infections and pre-term bith involve microbes and host response to microbes that enter the uterine cavity during pregnancy. In cases of remote infection, such as periodontitis, this may occur via a blood-bourne route which triggers an alteration in the normal cytokine and hormone regulatory gestation that can result in premature labor, early rupture of membranes and preterm birth.
Conditions
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Study Design
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PROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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Observation
Pregnant women with gingivitis
counseling
The 8-week study includes 3 visits to the dental facility at the Center for Women's Reproductive Health at UAB. Study visits are scheduled to coincide with pre-natal visits in the same facility.
Each visit will include individually tailored one-to-one discussion with a dental professional coupled with a demonstration and instructions for using oral hygiene products. Home-care kits will be dispensed, to include a helpful digital video disk (DVD), a high-tech powered toothbrush, dental floss, toothpaste and alcohol-free mouth rinse and subjects will have their teeth professionally cleaned.
First and final visits will include collection of gingival crevicular fluid and blood samples and subjects will complete pre and post study questionnaires.
Interventions
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counseling
The 8-week study includes 3 visits to the dental facility at the Center for Women's Reproductive Health at UAB. Study visits are scheduled to coincide with pre-natal visits in the same facility.
Each visit will include individually tailored one-to-one discussion with a dental professional coupled with a demonstration and instructions for using oral hygiene products. Home-care kits will be dispensed, to include a helpful digital video disk (DVD), a high-tech powered toothbrush, dental floss, toothpaste and alcohol-free mouth rinse and subjects will have their teeth professionally cleaned.
First and final visits will include collection of gingival crevicular fluid and blood samples and subjects will complete pre and post study questionnaires.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Minimum of 20 natural teeth
* Gingival inflammation 50% of teeth
Exclusion Criteria
* Positive history for HIV infection, AIDS, Diabetes Mellitus
* Rampant untreated caries
* Concomitant Orthodontic treatment
* Medical condition that requires antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental treatment
* Chronic use of medication that may cause gingival hypertrophy
* Chronic use of steroids
* Any obstetrical contraindication
16 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Michael Reddy, DMD
Dean, School of Dentistry
Principal Investigators
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Michael S Reddy, DMD, DMSc
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Locations
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The Center for Women's Reproductive Health at UAB
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Countries
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References
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Other Identifiers
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F070117004
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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